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Belgian chemicals and plastics group Tessenderlo said its U.S. unit Tessenderlo Kerley (TKI) had acquired the Dupont unit Dupont Crop Protection's linuron herbicide assets. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. Linuron herbicide is currently marketed under the Dupont Lorox and Linex brands, as well as several associated trademarks. TKI will acquire global rights to the linuron business, including trade names, registrations and registration data, Tessenderlo said.
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The LEGO Group together with logistics service provider Kuehne+Nagel opened a European regional distribution centre in Belgium
A total of €70 million was invested in the new state-of-the-art facility in Tessenderlo
shorter delivery times will be possible for B2B customers in scope in the UK
‘We’re thrilled to celebrate the opening of our Belgium distribution centre
Expanding our supply and distribution network will ensure that we can continue to meet customer demand and bring learning through play to millions of children for years to come
We’re grateful for the continued partnership we’ve had with Kuehne+Nagel and are happy to have them on board to operate the site”
Chief Operations Officer of the LEGO Group
will also provide employment for 70 new &nbsp;Kuehne+Nagel employees.&nbsp;
the LEGO Group and Kuehne+Nagel opened an e-commerce platform and warehouse management system
Geel was chosen as the location at the time
To capitalise on long-term growth in Europe
it was time for the next step in the partnership
The distribution centre is the second in the company’s European distribution network
The investment is also part of a broader capacity expansion strategy globally for the LEGO Group
The LEGO Group has also invested more than US $1B in two new state-of-the-art factories in Binh Duong
on track to open in 2025 and 2027 respectively.&nbsp;
we started the construction of this brand new distribution centre
It is a great addition to the current location in Geel
We expect to process 32,000 orders a year here for European customers,’ says Dave De Landtsheer
Operations Director Benelux of the LEGO Group.&nbsp;
‘Today we celebrate the next step in a partnership that has sustained for more than 12 years
infinite possibilities of imagination and creation
constant attention to the customer and the planet we live on
We are especially proud as from today we complete our offer with all our products (sea
B2C and B2B fulfilment centres) to ensure an exceptional online and in-store experience,’ said Gianfranco Sgro
Executive Vice President of Contract Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel.&nbsp;
Shorter delivery times &amp; more sustainable transport&nbsp;
A lot of elements were considered when deciding on the location
The choice of Tessenderlo allows the LEGO Group to use the European railway network
The LEGO sets will be delivered by train from the LEGO factories in Nyíregyháza
A total of 2,000 different types of LEGO sets will be stored at the location in Tessenderlo from where 5,500 trucks depart annually.&nbsp;
The opening of the distribution centre in Tessenderlo ensures that B2B customers
as well as the company's own LEGO Brand Retail shops
will receive their deliveries faster with a reduction in delivery times by one to two working days.&nbsp;
The distribution centre supports the sustainability ambitions of the LEGO Group to reduce global CO2 emissions by 37% by 2032
the LEGO Group will reduce total annual CO2 emissions by 2,000 tonnes
The building was built according to the environmental standards of BREEAM Excellent
a certification system that measures the sustainability performance of buildings
The wind turbine on the site generates renewable energy and the buildings are heated via geothermal energy.&nbsp;
The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play
allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.&nbsp;&nbsp;
its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt
Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide. For more information: <a class="ck-anchor" id="www.LEGO.com" name="www.LEGO.com" href="https://www.LEGO.com">www.LEGO.com</a>
With over 81,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries
the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics providers
Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index
The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics
Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide
logistics expertise and data-based insights
the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries
As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi)
Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics by reducing its own environmental footprint and by supporting its customers with low-carbon logistics solutions
confirming his potential as a top time trial prospect at WorldTour level in the race against the clock in Tessenderlo
The 21-year-old Belgian took the lead with a blistering average speed of 54.4kph and the only time under 17 minutes from ITT specialist Stefan Bissegger (EF Education-EasyPost)
who set the early benchmark time of 17:09 as only the 18th rider of the start ramp
Segaert punched the air after setting a time of 16:59 and did the same in the hot seat when Magnus Sheffield (Ineos Grenadiers) crossed the line seven seconds slower than him to take second ahead of Bissegger and former time trial world champion Tobias Foss (Ineos Grenadiers)
Race leader Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) tried his best to hold onto his 10-second race lead but what was a six-second deficit to the Belgian Segaert at the first time check quickly grew to a 24-second deficit at the second intermediate point
Milan eventually crossed the line 43 seconds behind the two-time under 23 European ITT champion
also ceding the race leader's jersey to him heading into the final three stages
If you see who's on the start here and see the top 10 here
it's unbelievable," said Segaert who took only his second professional victory and first at WorldTour level on stage 2
There's nothing I could have done better and right away I knew I was doing well
I kept focus and this outcome is fantastic."
Segaert now holds a 12-second lead over Foss and 16 seconds on Tim Wellens (UAE Team Emirates) heading into stage 3 which runs over 185.5km from Blankenberge to Ardooie
Action on stage 2 of the Renewi Tour started even before Alex Edmondson (DSM-Firmenich PostNL) rolled down the start ramp first in Tessenderlo
with time trial specialist and likely pre-stage favourite Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) pulling out of the race due to fatigue
the first big benchmark of the day was set by Swiss TT specialist Bissegger
who stormed to the line in a time of 17:09
knocking Julien Vermote (Visma-Lease a Bike) out of the hot seat by exactly a minute
Other strong time trial riders Josef &#268;ern&yacute; (Soudal-QuickStep) and Ryan Mullen (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) set respectable times with speeds averaging more than 52kph
they were still 28 and 30 seconds down on Bissegger's time at the finish
Polish national champion in the discipline
Filip Maciejuk (Red Bull-BORA-Hansgrohe) went second fastest with an impressive 17:25
holding a near-16-second gap to the Swiss rider throughout the 15.4km course
The first big threat to Bissegger came in the form of former World Champion Tobias Foss (Ineos Grenadiers)
despite being seven seconds down on the Swiss rider at the first immediate time check
managed to close this gap down to below a second at the second and third time checks
with the Norwegian stopping the clock eight-tenths of a second slower than Bissegger and missing out on a chance at his first time trial victory since Wollongong in 2022
Top young time trial prospect Segart then went into the lead ahead of Bissegger at the first time check by a narrow 1.5 seconds
besting the Swiss rider by 10 seconds at the line in Tessenderlo with the first time under 17 minutes
With most of the specialists already finished and beaten
Segaert's key challenger remaining was Sheffield
the young American couldn't get closer than four seconds down on the Belgian's time
eventually crossing the line seven seconds slower for second
The win looked certain for Segaert but Milan still had to go in the race leader's jersey
with his track prowess giving him hope against the clock
this effort was just too long for the powerful sprinter
losing 37 seconds to the stage winner from the first time check to the finish
Segaert takes the lead of the race with three stages left to race
with the top 20 all within 20 seconds of his lead
he and Lotto Dstny will have their work cut out to defend the jersey all the way to the race's conclusion in Geraardsbergen on Sunday
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during which time he also wrote for Eurosport
Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d&rsquo;Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport&rsquo;s top riders in Chlo&eacute; Dygert
he spends the majority of his time watching other sports &ndash; rugby
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<a href="https://www.tkinet.com/en">Tessenderlo Kerley Inc.</a>, a chemical solutions producer, has announced plans to construct a new plant in northwest Ohio that will be directly served by the <a href="https://pioneerlines.com/napoleon-defiance-and-western-railway-ndw/">Napoleon, Defiance and Western Railway</a> (NDW)
where it can better serve the eastern Great Lakes region
Tessenderlo Kerley officials said in a press release
The new plant involves a multimillion dollar investment that will create at least 17 new jobs
They anticipate the plant will open in first-quarter 2024
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state and federal partners to invest $13 million to rehabilitate the line
"We made these investments with growth in mind and knowing that the NDW is strategically located to serve and connect the region&rsquo;s growing economy to domestic and global markets
We are delighted Tessenderlo Kerley recognized this as well," said Alex Yeros
The facility will produce liquid sulfur-based crop nutrition brands Thio-Sul&reg;
as well as sulfite chemistries for industrial markets
Solicam® herbicide will be marketed by the NovaSource® business unit of TKI
2015 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Tessenderlo Kerley
(TKI) announced today the purchase of the herbicide assets of norflurazon (Solicam®) from Syngenta Crop Protection
SOLICAM is used for control of grass and broadleaf weeds in citrus
"This acquisition provides customers with continued access to this important herbicide," said David Cassidy
"NovaSource is pleased to add SOLICAM to its portfolio of niche crop protection products," he added
NovaSource acquires the global norflurazon assets including trade names
TKI produces and markets specialty chemical solutions
crop protection chemicals and process chemicals and services to diverse markets around the world
TKI operates 11 manufacturing plants in North America in addition to an extensive terminal network
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Tessenderlo Group is a worldwide specialty company
water management and efficient use and re-use of natural sources
The group employs about 5,000 people and is a leader in most of its markets
with a consolidated revenue of 1.8 billion EUR in 2013.&nbsp;Tessenderlo Chemie NV is listed on NYSE Eurolist by Euronext Brussels and is part of Next 150 and BEL Mid indices
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the crystal manufacturer and jewelry brand
partners with Kuehne+Nagel for an EMEA fulfilment and distribution centre in Tessenderlo
The highly automated distribution centre improves lead times to the market
retailers as well as direct-to-consumer e-commerce
Next to managing Swarovski’s entire B2B and B2C supply chain
including quality control management and reverse logistics
Kuehne+Nagel also handles value-added services in terms of outbound packaging for which a delicate human touch remains essential
This includes refined gift wrapping and customized gift cards typical for Swarovski’s luxury customer experience
The hub is part of a 70.000m² fulfilment centre that is fully operated by Kuehne+Nagel
the company invested a fully automated shuttle technology and established a central end-to-end transportation management service that covers inbound flows
distribution to the stores and B2C delivery flows
The scope of the operations leads to the creation of 100 jobs in the area in the course of 2022
member of the Management Board of Kuehne + Nagel International AG
comments: “We are delighted to be able to start this long term partnership with a prestigious client like Swarovski
Together we have created an absolutely state-of-the-art solution in terms of customer service for all sales channels.”
“Building on the strong competencies of both Swarovski and Kuehne+Nagel
we are looking forward to bringing this cooperation to life to deliver increased service and experience for our customers
The partnership that has grown over the past months has created a solid foundation for a long-term commitment,” says Brian White
SVP Supply Chain Management and Managing Director Swarovski AG Principality of Liechtenstein
Swarovski unifies all parts of its organization under one spellbinding idea and brings forward a wondrous new world of crystal craftsmanship
manufactures and sells the world’s highest quality crystal
as well as crystal objects and home accessories
Its products are sold in approximately 170 countries
With over 78,000 employees at 1,300 locations in over 100 countries
the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies
Its strong market position lies in sea logistics
with a clear focus on integrated logistics solutions
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a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Tessenderlo Kerley
(TKI) is a Belgian based company with its North American headquarters in Phoenix AZ.&nbsp;
“It is an 80-year-old company pioneered by the Kerley brothers who worked in projects like the Manhattan project
They discovered how to take hazardous waste and convert it into fertilizer products
We were sustainable before sustainability was cool,” said Russell Sides
“We primarily are a sulfur-based liquid fertilizer company.”&nbsp;
TKI produces familiar agricultural products such as Thio-Sul
The new 50,000 square foot production facility will occupy 50 acres and is set to be operational in 2024
The facility will service the Eastern Great Lakes Region through its distribution partners and will include terminal loadouts or rail cars and tanker trucks
has 14 operating plants across rural America
was decided the TKI business team after looking at several sites across the country.&nbsp;
“The landscape and the people and community are very welcoming and have been very supportive
It is very important to us as a company to be involved in the community,” Sides said
and it takes a community to bring it all together
We are excited to join the community of Defiance and build our relationships together
This facility will build certainty in the region and into the system to be sure farmers in the area get the products they need to grow the crops and produce the food
We are very proud of the stewardship we bring
is an established leader in the production and marketing of crop nutrition and crop protection products
They also specialize in products for the mining
water treatment and process chemical industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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</a>​CategoriesCategoriesEnglish<a class="CategoryLink_link__TgKgd CategoriesList_categoryLink__BxorG" href="/category/general">GENERAL</a>, <a class="CategoryLink_link__TgKgd CategoriesList_categoryLink__BxorG" href="/category/economy">ECONOMY</a>Tessenderlo and Picanol to merge into single industrial group7 September 2022
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Tessenderlo launched an exchange offer for Picanol in July
A first attempt to bring together both companies controlled by entrepreneur Luc Tack dates back to the end of 2015
reference shareholders Luc Tack and Patrick Steverlynck will contribute their shares in Picanol Group through a voluntary public exchange offer by Tessenderlo Group
The other Picanol shareholders - there is a free float of 10.66% - were given the opportunity to become direct shareholders of Tessenderlo at the same exchange ratio of 1 Picanol Group share per 2.43 Tessenderlo shares
Wednesday morning it was announced that this exchange rate would be adjusted to 2.36 shares of Tessenderlo Group for 1 share of Picanol Group
The valuations of both companies were revised in light of the published half-yearly reports and an analysis of the long-term outlook based on the most recent market developments
The intervention should make the group structure of both Belgian companies simpler and more transparent
with the intention of combining them into one industrial group with one stock exchange listing and one board of directors in the long term
the merger is expected to take place by January 1
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plans to build a $20 million fertilizer plant next to the Rentech Nitrogen Partners plant in East Dubuque
but no firm timeline has been announced for construction
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EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. -- More than five months after plans for a $20 million fertilizer plant in rural East Dubuque were announced, a firm timetable for the project has not been established.
But that hasn't dampened the excitement of local economic development officials over the potential impact.
"This is definitely one of the largest projects we've had in recent memory," said Lisa McCarthy, executive director of the Tri-County Economic Development Alliance. "This is a great opportunity for residents in the area."
Rentech Nitrogen Partners and Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. announced a long-term agreement in October, through which Rentech would supply TKI with ammonia produced at its facility near East Dubuque. As part of this project, TKI plans to construct a new fertilizer plant adjacent to Rentech's facility.
Tessenderlo Kerley committed to create 16 jobs at the new facility, a figure mandated through an economic development agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Opportunity. In addition, TKI officials estimate as many as 60 contractors will be hired during construction of the plant.
Precisely when the project will begin remains a mystery, however.
McCarthy said TKI had initially planned on beginning construction in June, but she is unsure if that is still the company's goal.
In an email statement to TH Media, TKI officials did not commit to a specific timetable.
"Construction will begin immediately upon receiving approval of necessary permits," the email said.
Jo Daviess County Zoning Administrator Linda Delvaux said TKI has been in close contact with the county but has not submitted a permit application.
"A project of this magnitude is time-consuming, and all wheels have to turn at the same time," Delvaux said.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency spokeswoman Kim Biggs said TKI has been in discussions with the agency but no permit application has been submitted.
Julie Cafarella, vice president of investor relations and communications for Rentech, did not return calls and emails from TH Media for comment on this story.
In February, Rentech announced the initiation of a process to "explore and evaluate potential strategic alternatives" for its future. A Rentech spokesperson said at the time that the outcome of this process could include sale of the partnership or merger with another party.
TKI declined comment on whether Rentech's announcement has affected plans for the new fertilizer facility, stating that it "does not disclose proprietary information."
East Dubuque City Manager Geoff Barklow said the new facility would not directly benefit the city's tax base, but he emphasized the entire region would see economic benefits from the development.
"The indirect economic impact it will have for the community will be tremendous," Barklow said. "I wish there were more things like this happening."
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</a>​CategoriesCategoriesEnglish<a class="CategoryLink_link__TgKgd CategoriesList_categoryLink__BxorG" href="/category/politics">POLITICS</a>, <a class="CategoryLink_link__TgKgd CategoriesList_categoryLink__BxorG" href="/category/climate">CLIMATE</a>Nuclear exit: Only one candidate left to build gas-fired power plant22 September 2023
<a class="prezly-slate-image-rollover" id="image-3e8fd19a-2500-4880-b158-cb45ee8773f6" href="https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/3e8fd19a-2500-4880-b158-cb45ee8773f6/Belgaimage-1244733.jpg" style="max-width:3072px"></a>Eneco is no longer a candidate to invest in a large gas-fired power plant outside Charleroi
The withdrawal of the Dutch company leaves only Tessenderlo Chemie to provide the necessary gas plant
Although the permitting process for a gas-fired power plant at Manage in Hainaut is ongoing
Eneco is no longer a candidate to build it
The plan is no longer compatible with the company&#x27;s ambition to supply only carbon-neutral electricity to its customers by 2035
The Dutch producer and supplier of natural gas
electricity and heat wants to focus on renewable energy or flexible solutions with green hydrogen or battery farms on site
The decision could significantly impact how Belgium&#x27;s electricity supply will look. Last summer, the federal government agreed with French energy group Engie <a class="styles_link__4YAiu" href="https://www.belganewsagency.eu/engie-and-government-agree-on-life-extension-of-belgian-nuclear-reactors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">to keep the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 nuclear power plants open</a> for another 10 years after 2025
But this 2 gigawatts of nuclear capacity will not be enough to meet Belgium&#x27;s energy needs
Experts believe another sizeable gas-fired power station will be needed in addition to the two gas-fired power stations that energy suppliers Engie and Luminus are building near Liège
Nine projects were ready to replace nuclear power three years ago
The chemical company wants to build a 900-megawatt gas-fired power station
As Tessenderlo Chemie is the only one left
&quot;If it is almost certain that it is the only one that wants to build a gas power plant and that this capacity is needed
then it can raise its price,&quot; said Bram Claeys
which says that fossil gas power plants are not compatible with Europe&#x27;s climate trajectory after 2035
you are at the mercy of the supplier&#x27;s goodwill
We will then pay the price for inadequately preparing for the nuclear phase-out,&quot; Claeys said
The Tessenderlo Chemie plant © BELGA PHOTO KRISTOF VAN ACCOM
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Stibbe advised Euronext Brussels’ listed Tessenderlo Chemie NV on its EUR 175 million rights’ offering and capital increase
backed by its reference shareholder Picanol NV
You can read this article in 3 minutes<a class="flex items-center" href="/en/user/ggowans">Gregor Gowans
A Belgian trade union says 35 lorry drivers from Bulgaria have been left stranded after their vehicles were all seized during an inspection conducted by the police and public prosecutor's office. <a href="https://www.btb-abvv.be/nieuws/54-wegvervoer-en-logistiek-nieuws/1365-meer-dan-35-bulgaarse-chauffeurs-slachtoffer-van-sociale-dumping-in-tessenderlo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The BTB-ABVV union writes</a> that all of the drivers were working for Kumas Trans
who have a base in the Belgian town of Tessenderlo
According to a press release from the union
the seizure the vehicles was undertaken following a full day of “interrogations”
BTB-ABVV said it had learned about the case after being contacted on Sunday afternoon by some of the aforementioned 35 drivers
One driver reportedly explained of how the inspection services and police had raided Kumas Trans’ Tessenderlo base
Although the lorry drivers have been placed in a nearby hotel
they are at their wits’ end according to BTB-ABVV chairman Frank Moreels
who revealed the truckers have no cash nor transport to return home:
“All the drivers who were taking their weekend rest in Tessenderlo are stranded
Their trucks were impounded and they can no longer operate
They are at their wits’ end because they have no money or vehicle to work or return to Bulgaria
They will be given the opportunity to remove their personal belongings from their vehicle on Monday.”
All the drivers who spoke to the trade union are said to have told the same story – they came to Belgium in their Bulgarian truck or their own car
They worked on Bulgarian work contracts despite their employer being more active in Belgium and having only one registered address in Bulgaria
The authorities determined that the drivers were entitled to Belgian wages and working conditions given that they were almost exclusively working in the country
In addition to the drivers being paid according to Bulgarian wage standards and labour conditions
all of the drivers had not received their wages for two months
exploitation and fraud in which drivers are exploited by a rogue Belgian employer who is fiercely competing with genuine fellow-road-transport firms by dumping rates
These are rates that can only be offered because of the organisation of this social dumping and fraud,” writes the BTB-ABVV
The union now says it will assist the stranded drivers by either trying to them find a job in Belgium
or helping them to return to their homeland
Frank Moreels also confirmed that it shall refer the matter to the European Labor Auditor (ELA)
who can ensure that the Bulgarian inspection services can make claims against the company in Bulgaria
The case appears to be rather similar to the one <a href="https://trans.info/en/bulgarian-authorities-284495" target="_blank" rel="noopener">we reported last week</a>
whereby cooperation between the Bulgarian and Dutch authorities saw a rogue haulage association taken down
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Stibbe assisted Picanol Group with its acquisition of the French State’s 27.6% stake in Tessenderlo Chemie
Picanol was looking to diversify its geographical spread of its activities
As a result of the acquisition Picanol became the reference shareholder of Tessenderlo
maintaining the latter’s decision centre in Belgium.&nbsp;
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Leading water management specialists <a href="https://www.jdpipes.co.uk/" target="_blank">JDP</a> is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a period of significant expansion
The company is driving major investment in new branch openings
continuous branch improvement and upgrades
technical services and marketing and trade counter staff
Having grown over 45 years to become one of the UK's leading and most respected distributors of water management systems, JDP has dedicated manufacturing capabilities through its partners in Tessenderlo Group and close partnerships with the world’s leading manufacturers of drainage, civil engineering and building products. From a nationwide network of branches, <a href="https://www.jdpipes.co.uk/" target="_blank">JDP</a> provides a one-stop shop for residential
public and industrial building as well as civil engineering
managing director Steve McLellan invited local MP Rory Stewart (Penrith and Borders) and Val Tarbitt (Cumbria County Council
Longtown Division) for a guided tour of JDPs head office facility in Longtown to learn about JDPs growth and investment plans
The tour included a visit to the Fabrication Department where Rory and Val were given a demonstration of the types of fittings JDP now manufacture
the in-house team has expanded from one employee to five
The fabricated fittings are top quality and offer customers alternative products at lower costs
Rory Stewart said: “JDP are a hugely impressive local business
who have been one of the most respected distributors of water management systems for almost half a century
It was an honour to visit and to meet staff and management
The best local businesses are those that invest in people
and you can see that the loyalty to their product and work ethos have contributed to create a really strong
Steve McLellan said “People are at the heart of <a href="https://www.jdpipes.co.uk/" target="_blank">JDP</a>
and the recent Gold award from Investors in People proves that our values and culture makes the company a great place to work
JDP has been providing quality customer service throughout the UK for the past 45 years
 We would not be able to achieve this success without the ongoing support of our customers and employees.” 
John Davidson Pipes was originally formed by local businessman John (Brian) Davidson who provided drainage pipe systems to farmers and other local trades
whilst running a local coal merchant business with his family in Gretna
The very first product sold to the public was clay pipes (tiles for land drainage) and the annual turnover was £200,000
leading Brian to open three more branches of JDP at Longtown
In 1972 <a href="https://www.jdpipes.co.uk/" target="_blank">JDP</a> was incorporated with the head office being run from Brian's home at Allison's Bank in Gretna
1977 saw a massive change of use from clay pipes to plastic pipes in the agricultural market and ushered in a new era
which lasted until 2002 when JDP became part of Tessenderlo Group
This paved the way for an amalgamation between three regional businesses
and many of the original staff from these companies remain with JDP today
Steve McLellan took over as Managing Director
Steve has been instrumental in making the Company a leader in water management by focusing on investment in Training Programmes
with over 250 employees and 27 branches from Inverurie in Northern Scotland to Launceston in Cornwall
the success of the Company continues with new high quality product solutions and more branches opening across the UK
Tessenderlo Group is a diversified industrial group that focuses on agriculture
valorizing bio-residuals and providing industrial solutions
The group employs about 4,900 people and is a leader in most of its markets
with a consolidated revenue of 1.6 billion EUR in 2016
Tessenderlo Chemie nv is listed on Euronext Brussels and is part of Next 150 and BEL Mid indices
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